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How to create a randomiser spinning wheel in PowerPoint

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 28d

Want to make your PowerPoint lessons more interactive?
🎡 In this quick tutorial, I show you how to create a randomiser spinning wheel—perfect for quizzes, student names, or activity choices.

Watch the video
#EdTech #PowerPointTips #TeachingTools #Microsoft365
#edusky
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Study Smarter Time Saving Hacks in Word & PowerPoint

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the new term started, in this, my latest in a series of #MSOffice #shorts, I go through my top time-saving approaches for students using #Word and #PowerPoint, including: Dictate, Immersive reader, Designer, and Editor
#edusky
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Create a video overview of your class notes or resources using Google's Notebook LM

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚀 Want to turn your class notes into a quick video overview in minutes?
In this video, I show how to do just that using Google's NotebookLM. Perfect for teachers & students looking to create a summary of content covered! 🎓📹
👉 youtu.be/FvckqYbxOm4
#EdTech #NotebookLM #edusky

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎨 Want perfect colour matching in PowerPoint?
Use the Eyedropper tool to grab any colour from your screen—fast and easy! 👀
Watch the quick tip 👉https://youtube.com/shorts/ZS0aQMtWMMo
#EdTech #PowerPointHack #AmplifiyFE #DigitalLearning

A quick guide to creating interactive activities using Wordwall

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Aug 2

New #edtech video shows you how to use #Wordwall to create engaging, interactive lessons. Use them with the whole class on the main board or have students access them individually on their own devices.
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#TeachingStrategies #ClassroomEngagement #FE

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jul 30

A change of name and a move to a new business model. If you used #Quizziz last term, beware that the free for school account has gone, access is limited to a few question options, now requires a school/organisation to access the wider feature of #waygroundai
#edtech #amplifyFE #edusky

Walk through of updated calendar in MS Teams #office365

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jul 25

In the latest in my series of #MSOffice shorts, I go through the changes recently made to the Calendar in #MicrosoftTeams, including new view options and improved functionality #Digitalskills #edusky

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How to create a quiz template with a countdown timer using the Zoom feature in PowerPoint

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚨 New #edtech Video!
Want to make your PowerPoint quizzes pop? 🧠⏳
Learn how to create an interactive quiz using the Zoom feature and a horizontal countdown timer in #PowerPoint!
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/vbvg5rNB8rc
#EdTech #TeachingTools #edusky #DigitalLearning

Creating and adding a signature to a Word document using MS Office lens

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jun 30

Want to add your signature to documents without the hassle? Check out my latest #edtech video where I demonstrate two quick methods, using MS Office Lens and MS Word's draw feature. Say goodbye to printing and scanning! #DigitalSkills #MSOffice #edusky

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A quick look at new application home pages in #office365

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jun 19

In this the latest of #MSOffice #Shorts , I highlight the new look of the #Office365 application home page ,That makes it easier and quicker to locate the files you need 📂✨
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#Office365 #Productivity #TechTips

A guide to using the free editing tools available in Canva's Photo editor

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jun 12

Discover the power of #Canva's free photo editor in my newest #edtech video! I'm highlighting every free feature designed to help you perfect your photos.

#Creativity #Digitalskills #Photography #Edusky

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Converting date format to UK in Excel

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · May 19

New #edtech video, continuing my series of #msoffice #shorts, this time I go through how to convert the date format from US to UK in #MSExcel
#Digitalskills #amplifyFE

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Summarise a document quickly using the Add content with Microsoft Copilot sidebar

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · May 13

In my latest #MSOffice #Short, I go through how to summarise a document quickly, using the add content feature now available in #MSCopilot side bar to upload an attachment #AI #Timesaver

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A step by step guide to creating and refining a quiz assessment in Quizizz

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Apr 28

In my latest #edtech video I go through to leverage the power of AI available in #Quizizz to create and refine your quiz, Check out my latest step-by-step video on how to make the most it!

🎥 youtu.be/qvJMFdhK4Qk?...

#AI #QuizCreation #Tutorial #AmplifyFE #Edusky

Creating horizontal countdown timer in #Powerpoint

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Apr 16

In my latest #edtech video, I show how to add a horizontal #countdown timer to a slide in #PowerPoint. It's great for group work and timed activities!
#Digitalskills #MicrosoftEDU #Edusky

📺 Watch now:

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How to create a 5 minute circular countdown timer in PowerPoint

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Mar 31

In my latest video, I show you step-by-step how to create a circular countdown timer that keeps students focused and on track. Perfect for group work, and timed activities!
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/UUtKbVydfRo?...

#EduSky #EdTech #CountdownTimer #PowerPoint #YouTubeTutorial

How to create drone style animations of any where in the world using Google Earth Studio

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Mar 9

In my new #Edtech video, I explain how to create drone-style animation of anywhere in the world using Google Earth Studio. #Digitalskills #AnimationSchool #edusky
youtu.be/DzwKQvYqS2w

Future Teacher: Reflected

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Feb 28

I had a fantastic time sharing insights on the "Developing fluency with digital tools and resources" part of the Future Teacher Reborn webinar series. Check out their upcoming webinars. #TeacherDevelopment #EducationTechnology #digitalskills #edusky
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We are re-running all our topics for a 3rd time under the banner of Future Teacher Reflected! Join us for our next session and/or view the previous recordings and resources.

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Feb 25

In this video the latest in my series of #MSoffice #shorts, I go through how to quickly arrange your application windows using the snap layout feature in #Windows11 #Edusky #amplifyFE

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Arrange your application's windows quickly using the snap layout feature in Windows 11 #Windows11

My guide to the top inbuilt features available in Microsoft Edge

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Feb 17

In this #edtech video, I go through my favourite inbuilt features of #MicrosoftEdge, including, the #CoPilot sidebar, split screen, bookmark favourites, screenshots, and inbuilt #immersivereader #MicrosoftEDU #Office365 #edusky

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A quick starter guide to creating and using a Blooket quiz

James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Feb 7

New #edtech video, I go through how to create a #Blooket quiz, I also show how students join and play a quiz, and provide a look at the student experience of playing. #gamification #Formativeassessment #digitalskills #edusky
youtu.be/8L0SB45qKCM

Future Teacher: Reflected

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ft30uk @ft30uk.bsky.social · Feb 7

In February's Future Teacher Session (Thursday 27ᵗʰ February, 13:00 to 14:00 GMT) our guest speakers from MMU and @james-kieft.bsky.social from Activate Learning talk about the steps they're taken to maximise staff confidence, fluency & effectiveness with digital tools & resources. bit.ly/ft30ukpage

We are re-running all our topics for a 3rd time under the banner of Future Teacher Reflected! Join us for our next session and/or view the previous recordings and resources.

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · Jan 29

In this video, I go through how to switch on #livecaptions in #MSTeams to make it easier to understand what is being said by the people on the call if they have a poor internet signal #msoffice #edtech #digitalskills #edusky

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How to switch on live caption in MS Teams